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The Constitution should be living, breathing document
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have come to the unpleasant realization that we, as modern Americans, seem to…
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City sells industrial parcel after counter offer made
The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to sell property in the industrial park that four months ago appeared to be stalled by price. John Scholten of Award Enterprises last…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 10, 1996 The Pinned Pratt Pony truss bridge in Hopkins Township…
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Burger King in Wayland temporarily closed by Covid
The Wayland Burger King restaurant, located at 1111 West Superior St., is closed temporarily because of problems with the Covid-19 virus. There also are problems community wide, associated with many…
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Moline repair shop seeks identity of late night thief
An unwelcome visitor was spotted by cameras Friday night at the Retro Rentals trailer repair shop at the former Moline Elementary building, a business owned for the past several years…
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Dorr Elementary teacher uses gift for kids’ exercise
Dorr Elementary teacher Kristiana Zondervan received an Amazon gift card from a parent recently to purchase something for her classroom. She bought a stair stepper and an under the desk…
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All county Covid stats bad except in 1 category: deaths
All of the latest statistics involving the continuing Coronavirus are bad in Allegan County, except in one category — deaths. Michigan has been identified as one of the five states…
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Ranger Rick: Chile had benefitted from free market
I read economic commentary as much as I can. One interesting piece recently came my way by Stephen Moore. It was about the fall of Chile and what it means…
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Creamy Cucumber salad wakes up toasted sandwich
by Kathy Hamman Miller Peel and slice 4 large cucumbers. Peel and slice 1 medium sweet onion Set aside to air dry To make dressing whisk together: 1 cup sour…
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Ramblin’ Road: Wet wildlife drives new family tradition
This past Sunday we took a whale watching cruise in San Diego. It is the second cruise my daughter and I have taken and the second time we didn’t see…